Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ April 2023

Plant a Garden [publisher's letter]

Reading the articles in this month’s edition made me think back to how my family inadvertently did our small part in reducing our environmental impact. Read More »

Reduce Stress and More at Blu Dragon

As you surrender to whatever experience comes, you simply “be” for 20 minutes. This technology provides individuals what they need to bring peace and calm into their lives. Read More »

Women’s Wellness Series

Top integrative and functional medicine experts in women’s health will present cutting-edge insights into the many ways that stress can impact hormones, thyroid function, fertility and libido, and also provide tangible recommendations to improve skin care, aging, sleep and mindset. Read More »

A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. Read More »

De-Stress With Sauerkraut

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels. Read More »

Exercise for the Brain

Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function. Read More »

Gas Stove Pollution Goes Unnoticed

A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that gas stoves frequently leak dangerous pollutants into the kitchen. Read More »

Insect-inspired Drones Build Structures

Two London-based roboticists, Mirko Kovac and Robert Stuart-Smith, have developed new technology that mimics the way bees work together to build a structure. Read More »

Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats

There are approximately 6 million non-native, feral pigs in the United States that are destroying crops, native animals and pose risks of giving diseases to humans. Read More »

Jeff Moyer on Farming for Human and Planetary Health

Jeff Moyer is CEO of Rodale Institute, which champions regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, farmer-support programs and consumer education. Read More »

Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition. Read More »

Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries

A Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, in partnership with Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has developed a battery for electric vehicles. Read More »

Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair. Read More »

Outdoor Safety for Pets: Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards

With diligence, protecting our furry best friends can become second nature as we safely enjoy the great outdoors together with our pets. Read More »

Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits

Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health. Read More »

Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression

Plant-based diets have been associated with several health benefits, but not much is known about their effects on mental health. Read More »

Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound

Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems. Read More »

Screening Children for Anxiety

A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms. Read More »

Sushi Bites

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More »

Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food. Read More »

Sustainable Grocery Shopping

There are many ways to be environmentally responsible when shopping for food. Here are a few tips to reduce your food foot print. Read More »

The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation

The Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces. Read More »

The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results. Read More »

Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air

While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health. Read More »

Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More »